Preparation Is Protection

When your teen is old enough to get their license, you don’t toss them the keys to the car and say, “Let’s see what happens.” You make sure they understand the rules of the road, check their mirrors, and learn the dreaded parallel park. Those months of preparation, permits, and practice are protection. You’re making sure they’re ready before you release them to the road. After all, lives are at stake. You can help your teen expand their horizons by approaching new privileges with this mindset. Preparation = protection for new experiences.

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